The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-06-30


zens Committee 81 ~. Louis. Ia their preparation
for the meeting of the Grand Army in their city,
Tor extending 10 Grover Cleveland an invitation to
be present; and further
Resolved, That this Post heartily and unequivo-
cslly indorsc the patriotic protest OF Gen. tuiiie
aud his earnest uttcrunces In reference thereto;
that we commend him for the courageous stand he
has taken, aud that we regard IL the duty OF
every man who wore the blue to hold up his hands
and strengthen hs championship 81 the respect we
owe tie soldier as defender OF the integrity Of the
Republic.
Resolved That we unite in requesting our Repre-
seniaiiycs sand Grand Commanders 20 remain away
from such National Encampment, pledge
ourselves 60 do, should the attempt TO bring this
man Grover Cleveland into our council meetings
Reso'ued That these preamhles aud resolutions
be spread upon the records 81 the Post and pub
lished N the Alton Tribune, Enterprise, Stale Regis
tor aud lnE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
sam Rice Post Atlantic, has adopted the follow
ing resolutons:
BE Il fcsoiued bu sam Rice Post GAR, Depart
Dlelt ~ Iotrd That we do hereby protest against
the surrender OF the rebel flags TO the who
bore them in their mad attempt To destroy the
country. either 10y the President OF the United
States or by Congress-
Resolved, That the recent attempt 90 do so by the
unauthorized act OF the President was but an at
tempt TO accomplish through him what they failed
20 do on the field of battie-recapture the flags
That Rs soldiers we have no fault 10 find with the
recapiure OF lags and cannon on the field in open,
manly contest but we denounce this attempt by
stealth. through claim Of official power TO restore
what they failed 60 capture while confronting the
bayoneis Of loyal soldiers oowardy, dishonor.
able and treacherous, and deserving the scorn OF
all honorable men.
Rosolued That by this act Of truculeney and sub
servency Otreason Grover Cleveland has forfeited
all claim 90 respect from those who fought 10
capture these emblcms Of treason. and from all
who respect the valor and sacrifice Of the Union
soldiers aud that lac has shown himself by this act
more plainly n possible than before that he Is not
only no friend of the Union soldier but whRt love
and sympathy his nature is capable Of goes out 10
the soldiers of the other side aud that in his read
ID a
feeling he has even violated his oath of Office
shown himself wholly unworthy OF the trust re-
posed In him "a Chief Magistrate Of the Nation.
Resoiued, That we recognize in this but an angry
taunt aud desire, without excuse, TO Haunt these
Confederate rags in the faces Of loyal men Tor the
purpose of revivifying Southern hate OF the true
flag, TO retire the Southern heart, rekindle their
love for the LOST cause and by means Of this indie
cent show of parade in the Capitals Of every South
ern State Of these emblems of treason TO perpeiu-
ate the memories RnimOsties and bitterness OF The
past, and as tendng 10 make treason respectable
and loyalty odious.
Resolved, That the spectacle presented TO the civil
tied world Of the Chief Magistrate Of this Nation in
his own hand bearing aloit and unfuring TO the
public gaze and placing Ia positions OF honor these
flags which IL cost the Government he misrcpre-
sents over three thousand million dollars and over
half a million lives To capture. furl and Danish
from public view, II disgraceful and Illuminating IN
the highest degree and we take this early oppor-
tunity 10 wipe the stain from our shoulders so soon
as we may.
Resolved That in the view OF this bold attempt
by the leader of great party 10 break down all
barriers and destroy all distinction between loyalty
and patriotism and disunion, between government
and anarchy, we recognize with tenfold more
force than ever the need Of keeping alive the Posts
OF the Grand Army Of the Republic, in which none
can enter on whom the stain OF treason rests as
schools of loyalty and sow the seeds Of true patriot
ISM and Of encouraging with all our power and In
huence the thorough organization OF our boys as
Sons OF Veterans, 10 keep up the work when we
arc gone. that treason may be promptly rebuked
wherever showing itself Ga places high or low, aud
that the true flag may be kept aloat, and lessons OF
loyalty To country inculcated. That If needs be.
these questions for which we offered and our dead
oomrades gave their lives shall require 10 he again
settled, whether by the ballot or the sword and
musket, the dear old Stars and Stripes shall not
want for true aud brave defenders.
Resolved, That we heartily approve OF the action
OF our Department Commander in entering his
early protest againstth the Great Nctoers presence AT
the National Encampment as an invited guest, and
in his protest at this resurrection OF rebel trophies,
and also the protest from lowa's loyal Governor
In its behalf and we are proud 10 know that now,
as formerly, when the old Flag was assailed Iowa
is AT the front.
KANSAS
Clay Center Post No SO, Clay Center. has adopted
the following resolutions:
Resolved, That we, members OF the Grand
Army OF the Republic denounce the action Of the
citizens of 81. Louis and the determination OF
Grover Cleveland 10 DO present at the GAR En-.
campment as an insult 10 the boys ia blue: BE II
further
Resolved That we as members OF Post No S. re-
/ fuse 10 attend the National Encampment send
representatives 10 ST. Louis Cleveland Is 10 be In
| attendance.
Post No. sl4, Echo. has adopted the following
resolution:
| ReSolued, That we do oppose President Cleve
] lands attending the Encampment of the GA. r. al
St. Louis Sept. &c. q and %. We do not wish %
make a show OF ourselves 10 Grover Cleveland the
! opposer Of Union soldiers. We also advise st.
Louis 10 send another delegation to Washington.
! ID. C., asking Grover Cleveland TO stay at home
Wadsworth Post. Council Grove. has adopted
| the following resolutions:
lgfd we HIGHEST
respect for the ohice of President OF the United
States we also express our contempt FOR the action
and utterRnccs of the present occupant Of that
Office, in that he has not only by hs vetoes refused
70 permit, on the part OF the Nation, the payment
Of just dues % the defenders Of our National honor
who sacrificed their health and strength that this
Nation might live, and thus made IT possible for
him 10 attain aud hold his present high position
but that he has willfully and wontonly taken coca
| sion 10 oOwRrdly Insult and nalign them by de-
Douncing them as paupers, deadbeais and perjur
! eTs
Resolved That we viii not be reviewed or ad.
| dressed 10y such man, and we call upon the Ma
tonal Council of Administration TO at once take
| action In the premises, and II IL seems probable
that his unwelcome presence will be forced upon
the Encampment. that they change the place o
meeting Of said Encampment
| ID. NJ. Ray, Yates Center: Woodson Post, No
1855. has postponed the drawing and distributing O
| prizes from June 10 sept IS.
Lincoln Post. No. ], Topeka, has adopted the fol
lowing resolutions:
Resolved ba Lincoln Post, No. i, That we protes
against the insult that has been offered the GA
aftet il has been invited TO ST. Louis as its CUES
and accepted that invitation. ST. Louis violates al
known laws of hospitality by thus inviting un
welcome guest TO our Encampmeut and Lincoli
Post prefers 10 stay at home rather than participant
IN such q Reunion.
Resolued, That Department Commander sowar
be requested TO convene the Council of Administrs
ton, with the view 10 have the Department Civ
such expression and take such action the situa
ton may require.
ResolUed That Il 81 the opinion OF Lincoln Pos
that the National Council Of Administration woul
act wisely and meet the commentator Of ia
Union soldiers 10y moving the Encampment froI
81. Louis 10 Springfield H., where at the tomb
the immortal Lincoln the soldiers could draw Ia
SEPARATION of patriotism and avoid the insulting
presence Of his opposite in love and devotion q
the Union soldiers, 10 wit, Grover Cleveland.
Members Of the different Posts Of the q A. r. &
Rice County met at GAR Hall ia Lyons pc
/ call by the Commander of Kit Carson Post No Il
for the purpose OF efiecting a County orgGnizatio
of Rice County, Tie object Of the organization 10
work together for tho best interests of the Gran
Army and make the best arrangements possibl
for attending the National Enoampment 10 h
held at 1T. Louis in September, 1887. A temporar
, organization was made by choosing Comrade X. 4
Bond, of Meade Post, No. ID, as Chairman and {
nj. Rawlings, Of Kit Carson Post No. 20, as Secrc
tRry. A permanent organization was effected b
, the election Of the following officers: Chairman
nj. Rawlings; Sec, Joe Mitchell; Treas, j. II. Coo
frey. On molten IL was decided that this organic.
ton be known as the Rice County Veterans Al
ISOLATION" The Commander Of each Posa In Rio
County was chosen as the Executive Committee ,
this organization. A committee was appointed O
| bylaws, rules and order Of business 10 report ,
= next meeting. The following was unanimousl
: | adopted:
/. Resolved, That we most heartily indorse and a,
prove the resolutions passed by Lincoln Post, NJ
| i, Of Topeka, Kan.
The following resolutions In regard 10 the retur
= Of The rebel Gags have been adopted by Rufus Ci
Il A. Nlg.af A. IA